WorksheetsVocabulary Quiz 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the word "assuage" mean?
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense
To increase tension
To ignore a problem
To create confusion
What is the meaning of "taciturn"?
Talkative and outgoing
Reserved and uncommunicative
Energetic and lively
Friendly and sociable
What does "predilection" refer to?
A strong dislike
A preference or special liking
A neutral feeling
An aversion to something
What does "indigenous" mean?
Foreign and exotic
Originating naturally in a particular place
Artificially introduced
Temporarily present
What is a "sojourn"?
A permanent residence
A temporary stay
A long journey
A brief visit
What does "vexation" mean?
A state of happiness
A state of being annoyed or frustrated
A feeling of calmness
A sense of relief
What does "erratic" mean?
Consistent and regular
Predictable and steady
Not even or regular in pattern
Smooth and uniform
What does "auspicious" mean?
Unfavorable and unlucky
Conducive to success; favorable
Neutral and indifferent
Uncertain and risky
What does "waning" refer to?
Increasing in power
Decreasing in vigor or extent
Remaining constant
Growing stronger
What does "contentious" mean?
Peaceful and agreeable
Quarrelsome and inclined to argue
Calm and composed
Indifferent and uninterested
What does "cleave" mean?
To separate or divide
To cling or adhere firmly
To ignore or neglect
To push away
What does "procure" mean?
To lose or misplace
To obtain or acquire
To destroy or ruin
To give away
What does "quell" mean?
To encourage or support
To subdue or put down forcibly
To start or initiate
To ignore or overlook
What does "unfathomable" mean?
Easily understood
Incapable of being fully explored
Clearly visible
Simple and straightforward
What does "alist" mean?
Perfectly balanced
Tilted to one side
Completely upright
Lying flat
